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What is adjectives in French?

In French, adjectives are called adjectifs. They are words that describe nouns, giving more information about their qualities or characteristics.

Here are some key things to know about adjectives in French:

Agreement:

* Gender: French adjectives agree in gender with the noun they modify. This means they have different forms for masculine and feminine nouns. For example:

* grand (masculine) - big

* grande (feminine) - big

* Number: Adjectives also agree in number with the noun they modify. This means they have different forms for singular and plural nouns. For example:

* beau (masculine singular) - beautiful

* beaux (masculine plural) - beautiful

* belle (feminine singular) - beautiful

* belles (feminine plural) - beautiful

Placement:

* Attributive Adjectives: These adjectives are placed before the noun they modify. For example: une belle maison (a beautiful house).

* Predicative Adjectives: These adjectives are placed after the noun they modify and are linked to the noun by a verb, usually the verb être (to be). For example: La maison est belle (The house is beautiful).

Other Points:

* Some adjectives are invariable, meaning they don't change for gender or number. For example: joli (pretty)

* There are also some adjectives that have irregular forms. For example, bon (good) becomes bonne (good) in the feminine singular.

Examples of Adjectives:

* petit (small)

* grand (big)

* rouge (red)

* bleu (blue)

* heureux (happy)

* intelligent (intelligent)

* beau (beautiful)

* mauvais (bad)

By understanding the rules of adjective agreement and placement, you can use them correctly in your French sentences!

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